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With most of the country left in shock over the news, getwestlondon headed out onto Hounslow High Street to hear the public reaction to the news.

Aircraft technician, Bob Dawson, 63 said: "I think it's a smart move on her behalf, I think the Labour party are backs against the walls at the moment, and I think she's done a clever thing."

63-year-old, Linda Dawson agreed, saying: "I totally agree, I think it's a very good move for her and the Tory Party, because they know they will probably get a landslide victory at this particular time."

Retired GP, 62-Year-old Dr Srivatsa on the other hand, said: "I was surprised.

"I think she is chickening out really, you know, she doesn't want to take the decision about this Brexit, she is getting cold feet."

Whilst retired, 71-year-old, Danny O'Shaugnessy said: "It's a good idea, it should probably unite the country a bit, but I do hope she's beaten."

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